Charles A Brown Elementary School in Birmingham, AL, ranked #835 statewide in 2023, improving from #1074 in 2022 and from the bottom 50% overall in prior years.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–24%, reading proficiency from 25–29%, and science proficiency from 20–29%, all scores lower than Alabama state averages.
Enrollment declined from 588 students in 1999 to 312 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 47% in 1999 to 79% in 2023, reflecting increasing socioeconomic need.
Serving grades PK–5, the school had 312 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, accommodating a predominantly Black student body (290 of 312 students).
As a Title I Birmingham City public elementary school, Charles A Brown Elementary is among the top 20% in Alabama for free lunch eligibility and community size but has struggled with proficiency rates below state averages in recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles A Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Charles A Brown Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Charles A Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles A Brown Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
93%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles A Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Charles A Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Charles A Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huffman Academy, Chalkville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Charles A Brown Elementary School?
312 students attend Charles A Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Charles A Brown Elementary School students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles A Brown Elementary School?
Charles A Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles A Brown Elementary School offer ?
Charles A Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles A Brown Elementary School part of?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles A Brown Elementary School located?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is located in the Belview Heights neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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